Four has proved a lucky number for Bass Louder so far and owner-trainer Kevin Pearce believes that run can continue at Wentworth Park this Saturday.
The flying sprinter will aim for a fourth consecutive victory for owner-trainer Kevin Pearce when he jumps from box four goes in the Platinum Beats Mobile DJ Cup Stakes (520m).
Bass Louder’s latest win at Bathurst on Easter Monday was his 12th triumph, with the sprinter powering home by almost 11 lengths.
He has a tricky box draw and some tough opposition to contend with here but Pearce thinks another victory is possible.
“He won the Soldier’s Saddle from box four and ran a track record over the 450m from there at Bathurst too," Pearce said.
“He seems to like the middle as he runs two or three dogs’ length away from the rail.
“I’m sure he will acquit himself well here.”
Click here to watch a replay of Bass Louder’s victory at Bathurst last start.
Bass Louder already has one victory at Wentworth Park under his belt - a 30.27 win over the 520m in February.
He has won his last three starts and looks a good chance here, although Velvet Flame (box eight, pictured with black and white rug) will be tough to beat.
Queen Esther (box five) has not been in winning form recently but is dropping back in grade here and is worth considering.
Another strong contender Wentworth Park this Saturday is Knight Sprite (race five), who is building a great record for trainer Gayle Masterson.
The son of Magic Sprite x Jaydo’s Neglect has 10 wins and five placings from 19 starts and has gone below 30 seconds on each of his two recent visits to Wentworth Park.
Others to watch include Group 3 New Sensation finalist Star Torana in race six, flying Ada Mary (race seven) and former Group 1 winner Rue De Kahn, who has run some impressive times at Wentworth Park recently.
She goes in race right.
Bass Louder was almost sold to China for just $500 early in the sprinter’s career before Pearce decided to have a crack at training the greyhound.
It was a wise decision, with Bass Louder’s latest victory meaning he has run unplaced in just two of his 22 starts.
“That’s not a bad strike record,” Pearce, a 77-year-old retired famer from Bathurst, said with a grin.
“For years I used to sell my dogs. He’s the best dog I’ve had and it’s really exciting training him.
“It’s lovely to have a dog with ability – and he’s supplementing my pension as well.”
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